FDA issues warning about baby collars, bracelets

The Food and Drug Administration alerts parents about the safety risks associated with the dental band and bracelets that are popular with infants.

The FDA said Thursday that it has received reports of death and serious injuries to infants and children – including distortion and choking – caused by teething jewelry like amber teething necklaces.

The agency warns parents that the articles should not be used to relieve childhood pain or to provide sensory stimulation to people with special needs, such as autism or attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

"We know that dental and jewelry products have become increasingly popular with parents and carers who want to provide relief for children's dental pain and sensory stimulation for children with special needs," said FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD. "We are concerned about the risk We have observed with these products and want the parents to be aware that childhood illnesses put children, including those with special needs, at the risk of serious injury and death. "

FDA officials said an 1[ads1]8-year-old died after having Another report cited a 7-month-old who had to be taken to the hospital after stalking on the beads of a wooden toothbrush in front of his parents.

The FDA said that it exists alternatives to using teething necklaces and bracelets.

"Consumers should consider following the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations on alternative ways to treat toothaches on, for example To rub infestation gums with a clean finger or to use a toothed ring of solid rubber, "added Gottlieb.

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